The actor, singer and songwriter had more than 1,000 songs to his credit and sold more than 180 million records during a career that spanned eight decades. He was set to begin a new tour in November.

Tributes poured in for the legendary performer, from French President Emmanuel Macron and French stars including actor and friend Alain Delon to international recording stars like Céline Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Quincy Jones and Sting.

The Eiffel Tower was lit up in his honour while fans gathered in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, for a candlelight vigil on the public square that bears Aznavour’s name.